Most people don’t know that the founding director of São Paulo’s most important art museum was an Italian—Pietro Maria Bardi (1900–1999). It was through his guidance that MASP went on to acquire a staggering collection of Italian greats—Mantegna, Bellini, Titian, Tintoretto. How do these artists connect with Brazilian culture? Here is a chance to revisit an exhibition that made history in 2015. —E.C.

Art from Italy: From Rafael to Titian
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São Paulo Museum of Art / São Paulo / Art
São Paulo Museum of Art / São Paulo / Art
Master of the Bigallo Crucifix, “Madonna and Child Enthroned and Two Angels,” c. 1275. Credit: João Musa.
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